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THE FILLY 4-YEAR-OLD DIVISION went undefeated during the regular season. They will continue to represent Sebastian as the 2009 All-Stars. More...

Officer finds 2 tons of marijuana worth $4 million

LAREDO, Texas (AP) - A Mexican man is being detained after a customs officer discovered more than two tons of marijuana valued at $4 million hidden in plastic bags in a tractor-trailer. The San Antonio Express- News reports U.S. More...

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2009 ALL-STARS Aliah Garcia , Marky Contreras and Mariah Contreras in baseball divisions. All three from Sebastian. More...

Border traffic moves easily with stricter ID code

HIDALGO, Texas (AP) - Vehicle and pedestrian traffic moved smoothly at two U.S. international border crossings Monday, the first day of stricter identification requirements for Americans re-entering the country from Mexico or Canada. More...

Hurricane "What-To-Do" checklists

Checklist No. 1 - Well-before a hurricane threatens: 1. Review your insurance policy. You should have coverage for property and liability, additional coverage for wind and hail damage and a third additional coverage for flood. More...

5 members of drug trafficking ring sentenced

HOUSTON (AP) - Five people who worked for an organization that used Mexican tour buses to transport drugs to Houston and the proceeds back to Monterrey, Mexico, were sentenced on Wednesday by a federal judge to various prison terms, officials said. More...

LYFORD HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATING CLASS OF 2009

LYFORD HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATING CLASS OF 2009 - Lyford High School proudly presents its graduating class of 2009. Commencement ceremonies will be held on Friday, June 5, 2009, at the Lyford Bulldog Stadium at 8 p.m. The community is invited. More...

Clark's grand slam gives Texas 14-10 win over Army

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - The Texas Longhorns are starting to believe this season could be special. And few could blame them after what they accomplished in a 24-hour span in the NCAA tournament. More...

Biographies for Top 10% Raymondville High School

George Daniel Galindo, son of Mr. Hector Galindo, Jr. and Ms. Linda Lopez, is the valedictorian for the graduating class of 2009. More...

FSA county committees nominations start June 15

RAYMONDVILLE - Anastacio Cavazos, Jr, Executive Director for USDA's Farm Service Agency (FSA) in Willacy County today announced farmer and rancher candidate nominations begin June 15 for local FSA county committees. More...

Milam County trapper busy catching hogs

BURLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Wild swine living high on the hog at the expense of north Milam County farmers may have met their match. It is round-up time in Burlington, and for feral hog trapper Robert Bohuslavicky, it's either pig or pork. More...

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RAYMONDVILLE LIONS CLUB 2009 ANNUAL INSTALLATION BANQUET was held on May 21 at the Casa Blanca Restaurant. More...

Oklahoma druggist arrested for killing holdup man

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Confronted by two holdup men, pharmacist Jerome Ersland pulled a gun, shot one of them in the head and chased the other away. More...

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LYFORD HIGH SCHOOL 2009 VALEDICTORIAN & SALUTATORIAN - Shown from left to right, Valedictorian Heather Marie Wallen and Salutatorian Sabrina Romo. More...

PITTMAN RECOGNIZES TOP STUDENTS

Pittman Elementary held its Academic Excellence Banquet this month recognizing students who met the honor roll criteria. More...

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L.C. SMITH ELEMENTAR Y SCHOOL held its Annual Academic Banquet May 21. Amanda Garza, 1st, and John Paul Torres, 2nd, were recognized as the top students in fifth grade. Shown, front row, John Paul Torres, Amanda Garza, Principal Gilbert Galvan. More...

Clock runs out on Legislature: New budget but massive die-off of bills

AUSTIN - Lawmakers spent the last few days of the 140-day 81st regular session of the Texas Legislature maneuvering to get their bills passed before midnight, June 1. More...

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Texas tops BC in longest game in NCAA history

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Inning after inning, Austin Wood kept heading back out to the mound. More...

Texas House adopts windstorm insurance plan

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - The Texas House unanimously approved a compromise on a windstorm insurance system overhaul Sunday night, an item that could force a special legislative session if it is not unresolved. More...

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